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Chainalysis
How Blockchain Data Firms Are Combatting Ransomware Attacks
Cryptocurrency data firm Chainalysis is adding another $100 million in venture capital to a total valuation of $4.2 billion, as crypto’s role in ransomware becomes a mainstream concern. Pratima Arora of Chainalysis shares insights on cybercrime as well as market moves. “Chainalysis’ mission is to provide trust in blockchain,” Arora said.
Crypto Sleuthing Firm Chainalysis Raises $100M, This Time at $4.2B Valuation
It’s the firm’s second $100 million raise this year.
Hospitals Among the Latest to Suffer Ransomware Attacks: Report
The Eastern European-based hackers have made a practice of collecting their payments in bitcoin.
The Bitcoin Wallet Used by Colonial Pipeline Hackers Is Identified; Now What?
Is bitcoin really untraceable? As blockchain analytics firms such as Elliptic and Chainalysis show, bitcoin transactions are not as secret as some people think. CoinDesk’s Nik De breaks down the story of how Elliptic identified the bitcoin wallet used by DarkSide, the hacker group behind the Colonial Pipeline shutdown.
Adoption of Privacy Coins Like Monero is Growing
New data by the Crypto Directory shows that merchants' and retailers' adoption of privacy coins like monero continues to grow. "The Hash" panel discusses the role of privacy coins, particularly as blockchain analytics firms like Chainalysis reveal the lack of privacy with traditional cryptocurrencies like bitcoin.
Ransomware Attacks Growing More Profitable: Chainalysis
Ransomware-linked addresses had at least $81 million in crypto flow in this year, the blockchain analytics firm said in a new report.
How Common Is Crypto Crime?
Regulators like Janet Yellen and industry leaders like Charlie Munger have made headlines in recent weeks for claiming criminals use bitcoin, but how common is crypto crime, really? Philip Gradwell, the chief economist at Chainalysis, a crypto analytics firm, says it’s rare.
NYPD Working With Chainalysis on Crypto Investigations
City contract records uncovered by CoinDesk reporters indicate the New York Police Department (NYPD) is working with blockchain surveillance firm Chainalysis to root out crypto-related crime. "The Hash" panel debates whether the NYPD's partnership with Chainalysis is an overreach of surveillance.
NYPD's Crypto Sleuthing Is Powered by Chainalysis, Documents Show
The largest police force in the U.S. has beefed up rules governing who can trace crypto transactions. It’s been using Chainalysis software since 2019.
Ether’s Record Run Came With Less Support Than Bitcoin’s, Blockchain Analysis Shows
Philip Gradwell of Chainalysis said on CoinDesk TV that “relatively little” ether was bought above $1,850 and even less was bought at $2,000 or above.
